Stamp of the Month Blog Hop- Pinwheel - May

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for May 2013- featuring Pinwheel

Pinwheel, a set of 10, is a fun, fun stamp set!   If you have come here from Mary's Blog you're on the right path.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find a complete hop list at Helen's Blog!

I recently learned how to make this double pocket card, and have since made several :)
I love that you can fit a gift card, tag, or decorative element in the pockets!




For this card, I used the Claire Papers.  I love how neutral this particular sheet is, it will go with anything!  I cut one of the large pinwheels (stamped in Cranberry with Crystal blue middle) and one of the medium sized pinwheels (stamped in Crystal Blue with Sunset middle) with Artiste.  I then stamped two more of the smaller pinwheels (one in Honey and one in Sky Blue).  To make them two-toned, I cut and paper pieced them together.  I added some old Fanfare brads to the center and Colonial White Ric Rac as the stems of the pinwheels.  The largest one, is in the big pocket :)  On the inside I added the sentiment "You make my world go round"

  

I also showed this card (on the right) the other day, made with Dream Pop & a sentiment from Pinwheel!  

The May Stamp of the Month is available the 1st-31st.  With any $50 purchase, this set is yours for $5.  Head over to my website to start shopping :  http://roxybonds.ctmh.com/

Hop on over to the lovely Fancy Melissa's Blog for more inspiration! 

Dream Pop Sneak Peek #3

Dream Pop is an exclusive paper pack from CTMH that is only available in May 2013! 

 

 

Jen's Dream Pop Card Workshop
((coming soon))

*Create 50 cards with Dream Pop for less than $2 a card!
*Your kit will come pre-cut, with color instructions
*Optional pre-stamped kit available.
*All materials needed to create 50 cards included
*Email me today if you'd like to get more information on this workshop!

You have seen 8 different cards so far.... here's a sneak peek of a couple more of the cards that you can make with this workshop:

(You'll be able to make FOUR of each card!!!)
For only $10 (with a $35 order) this paper pack can be yours!!!

With Dream Pop, you'll get: 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs), 12 coordinating UV cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), an artwork idea insert. 

*What is UV cardstock???  The cardstock has glossy (embossed looking) patterns on one side that coordinate with the B&T patterns for a pop of shine on the colorful cardstock. 

This paper pack features new, exclusive specialty colors: Banana, Grey, Mint, Raspberry, Strawberry & Tangerine.  Makes me want to go out for ice cream....

Here's how you can get yours:
*Place an order of $35 or more in May, and get a Dream Pop pack for $10.  Get one $10 Dream Pop paper packet for every $35 spent in an order.
*Host a party (online, catalog or in home) with $400 or more in sales and you'll get one Dream Pop pack FREE!
*JOIN MY TEAM in May and you'll get a Dream Pop paper pack in your kit for FREE!!



Also coming soon..... Dream Pop Scrapbook Workshop!!

Dream Pop Sneak Peek #2

Dream Pop is an exclusive paper pack from CTMH that is only available in May 2013! 
For only $10 (with a $35 order) this paper pack can be yours!!!

With Dream Pop, you'll get: 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs), 12 coordinating UV cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), an artwork idea insert. 

*What is UV cardstock???  The cardstock has glossy (embossed looking) patterns on one side that coordinate with the B&T patterns for a pop of shine on the colorful cardstock. 

This paper pack features new, exclusive specialty colors: Banana, Grey, Mint, Raspberry, Strawberry & Tangerine.  Makes me want to go out for ice cream....

Here's how you can get yours:
*Place an order of $35 or more in May, and get a Dream Pop pack for $10.  Get one $10 Dream Pop paper packet for every $35 spent in an order.
*Host a party (online, catalog or in home) with $400 or more in sales and you'll get one Dream Pop pack FREE!
*JOIN MY TEAM in May and you'll get a Dream Pop paper pack in your kit for FREE!!

Jen's Dream Pop Card Workshop
((coming soon))

*Create 50 cards with Dream Pop for less than $2 a card!
*Your kit will come pre-cut, with color instructions
*Optional pre-stamped kit available.
*All materials needed to create 50 cards included
*Email me today if you'd like to get more information on this workshop!

Yesterday I showed you 4 cards.... here's a sneak peek of a couple more

of the cards that you can make with this workshop:

(You'll be able to make FOUR of each card!!!)


Also coming soon..... Dream Pop Scrapbook Workshop!!

Dream Pop Sneak Peek #1

Dream Pop is an exclusive paper pack from CTMH that is only available in May 2013!  

With Dream Pop, you'll get: 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs), 12 coordinating UV cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), an artwork idea insert. 

*What is UV cardstock???  The cardstock has glossy (embossed looking) patterns on one side that coordinate with the B&T patterns for a pop of shine on the colorful cardstock. 

This paper pack features new, exclusive specialty colors: Banana, Grey, Mint, Raspberry, Strawberry & Tangerine.  Makes me want to go out for ice cream....

Here's how you can get yours:
*Place an order of $35 or more in May, and get a Dream Pop pack for $10.  Get one $10 Dream Pop paper packet for every $35 spent in an order.
*Host a party (online, catalog or in home) with $400 or more in sales and you'll get one Dream Pop pack FREE!
*JOIN MY TEAM in May and you'll get a Dream Pop paper pack in your kit for FREE!!

Jen's Dream Pop Card Workshop
((coming soon))

*Create 50 cards with Dream Pop for less than $2 a card!
*Your kit will come pre-cut, with color instructions
*Optional pre-stamped kit available.
*All materials needed to create 50 cards included
*Email me today if you'd like to get more information on this workshop!

Here's a sneak peek of a couple of the cards that you can make with this workshop:

(You'll be able to make FOUR of each card!!!)




Also coming soon..... Dream Pop Scrapbook Workshop!!

6 years with CTMH!

TODAY was my 6 year anniversary with Close To My Heart! 

What an amazing journey!!! I joined for the discount. I thought I could teach a class or two and share my love for paper crafting with others. Instead, it's provided me with a steady income, allow me to build wonderful relationships with other crafters both customers and team member alike, be recognized on stage at Convention as one of the companies leaders and mostly build a team that I adore! I never dreamed this "hobby" would reward me with a cruise to the South Caribbean! I can't wait to see where else it takes me!




2011- My first convention @ Washington DC

Meeting Jeanette in 2011:
 

2012- Convention @ Disneyland
My 2nd and 3rd Uplines:


My Team:

 

 Friends:

2012: Convention @ Dallas
My Team:
 

 

My Friends:
 
 




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Dream Pop & Canvas

It's been a BUSY BUSY week!  It always amazes me how BUSY things get in the spring time...

I did, however, have a chance to spend some serious time getting crafty this weekend!  I pulled out the upcoming National Scrapbook Day special- DREAM POP and got to work!

First of all- this paper pack is SOOOOO COOOOOL!  Look at the colors!  They're ALL NEW and exclusive to this paper pack (so far--- never know what's coming in the next Idea Book!)  The patterns are funky, bright, trendy and CUTE!  The cardstock is UV- basically it has a pattern that is embossed onto it.  Here's what's SUPER COOL:  when you spend $35 in May- you get DREAM POP for only $10!  wooohooo!

I plan to have an AWESOME Card Workshop AND Scrapbook Workshop available using this paper pack--- give me a couple weeks! 

On to my creations---- I have had this 6x6 canvas sitting around for a little while and I got some inspiration from a couple that I've seen lately.  Plus, I decided I had the perfect picture for it :) :)
I used the Honeycomb stamp set to create the background, stamping the out line image in Slate, using our Pigment Ink (LOVE these!). I stamped one of the honeycomb patterns in Whisper a couple times right on the canvas too.  Then I stamped a few more of the honeycomb patterns onto paper and trimmed.  I also used the Grey Cardstock from Dream Pop and the Once Upon A Princess Cricut Cartridge to cut out a couple more honeycombs.  The photo mat is the Mint Cardstock from Dream Pop.  I cut one more honeycomb and stamped it with a sentiment from the 2011 convention Stamp set- "If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney.  Finally I cut some banners from Art Philosophy and stamped 2013 on them.  I adhered all the paper to the canvas with Liquid Glass.  I used a piece of slate ribbon to hang the canvas in my Office!

This canvas is hanging next to my CTMH business one (from Jewel Kade).  I think I'm going to make a couple more to surround it :)

Party with Cricut Artiste

It’s a Cricut® Party- Artiste Style!

Whether you use one Cricut^®-cut piece or several, you can create cute party favors and decorations using your Artiste cartridge. Combine your Cricut^® pieces with unique stamping techniques and you have projects that will knock your guests’ socks off! Want some recipes and tips for how to make this adorable artwork? Below are instructions for creating two pieces from the “Clearly the Best: How to kiss—with stamps” episode. Combine the Cricut^®-cut pieces for these projects with the kissing stamping technique taught in the video, and you have a stellar 3-D item! Want to learn more about the kissing stamping technique? Click here to watch the video.

Recipes and Tips

Party Banner
Stamp set of your choice
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1751 Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
1" Shift+3D Object (cut 56, p. 57)

Art Tip! This banner only uses one type of Cricut^® shape, but the finished product is still stunning. Use stamp kissing to randomly stamp across the pieces using the stamp set of your choice. Score with the help of the Cricut^®-cut score lines on the shape and piece together to create little globes. Tie together with baker’s twine and voila!


Owl Miss You Bag
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1292 Crystal Blue Cardstock
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5930 Slate Cardstock
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Twist Ties
Thread
Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
4½" 3D Object (p. 77)
4½" Shift+3D Object (cut 2, p. 77)
1" Shift+Accent 2 (p. 51)

Art Tip! This project uses many Cricut^® shapes and all the pieces coordinate so nicely for an adorable finished product. Use the Artiste assembly booklet to put the bag together and then add the embellishments. The feathers are created with punched circles that are stamped using the kissing technique; however, if you don’t have the circle punch, you can easily make these using the Cricut as well. The eyes were created using Shimmer designer brads, but you can use any large brad or button to create the same look. Finish with the “owl miss you sentiment” for a special touch.

 To create this artwork, you can find your supplies HERE on my website!


 Artiste is a versatile cartridge with 700 images on it.   Ask me how you can get it at 50% off!!!

Tax Day Special- Pay NO TAX OR SHIPPING

Tax day is here..... are you finished yet??? 

I dread doing taxes :(  It takes me forever, takes longer each year, and that's just to get everything prepared for the big day.  I'm very grateful for an amazing accountant, who's been doing my family's taxes for years. She takes all my numbers and punches them in her computer and spits out a number (which is usually a positive for us). 

Let's celebrate having our taxes done with a special sure to help your pocketbook a little! 

PAY NO TAX OR SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS PLACED ON MY WEBSITE APRIL 15-25!

Shop on my website, be sure to click "join" next to my online party. Choose "Fed-Ex Smart Post" shipping ($4.95 or 4.95% of your order).  You will have to pay the shipping/tax this way, but I will send you a refund via Paypal (within 48 hours). 

Questions???  email me at roxybonds@gmail.com :)

6 cards from ONE sheet!

I am constantly on the lookout for beautiful artwork, especially cards, to use as inspiration.  

Recently, a consultant shared a pattern for creating SIX cards from ONE SHEET of patterned paper.  I was thrilled to get a hold of this :)  I got to work right away using the For Always paper pack.  Along with the one sheet of patterned paper, I added some Lagoon Cardstock for matting, white cardstock for stamping, white card bases, and Small Flourish Sparkles for accents.  I used the 4 my friend stamp set and For a Friend stamp set, along with Lagoon & Black ink. 

The pattern makes two each of these three cards:

Then once I made those six cards, I cut the materials again and added some Honey & the Casual Expressions stamp set to make MORE cards :)  This one is for an upcoming card class this weekend!
 

 And I'm currently working on a new set using the Avonlea Paper Pack! 

Are you in the Fresno/Clovis area???? Would you like to know more about my card classes???  Send me an email and I would love to send you information!  roxybonds@gmail.com

CTMH- Roxybonds Scrappers Team Blog Hop- Chantilly

Welcome to the Roxybonds Scrappers Team Blog Hop! 

We will be featuring artwork from the Chantilly paper pack.

If you have come here from Keeley's Blog then you are on the right path.  Your next stop will be Catherine's Blog

Did you know that Chantilly is the featured paper pack in the Spring Consultant kit??  

Today I want to share with you the layout I created based on the Chantilly Workshop on the Go layout.  I wanted to show how a "girly" kit can be made more boyish!  In this layout, I followed the cutting guide in the Workshop on the go, but switched out the papers.  I used Twilight cardstock for my base pages, and sanded it, to lighten it up a little.  I used the Chantilly Workshop stamp set, but added some Easter Images and sentiments to make it work for my Easter Layout.  

Detail of the tag:  I used Polka Dot Alphabet and (retired) My Peeps.  See how wonderfully our Alcohol Markers color!!  I also added our Silver Shimmer Trim along the edge.... Yes I know it doesn't look silver... That's because I used our Creme Brule marker to color it- making it look gold :)

This is what the layout would look like if you created it exactly like directed in the guide:


Here's another Easter Layout that I created:  This is definitely a "girly" layout!  See the details in THIS POST!

Hop on over to Catherine's Blog to see what she has created with Chantilly :)

Here's the complete list of hoppers, in case you get lost:

Jen Patrick: http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Catherine Nowak: http://catscrapbooking.wordpress.com/
Tess Hilton: www.sassycricutcrafting.com
Emma LaPalm: lillypadcrafts.blogspot.com
Karen Lyles: http://karenskraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Amber La Mons: www.scrapperstherapy.blogspot.com
Keeley Kirwan- http://keeleyskreations.blogspot.com

 

Would you like to join us for our monthly team blog hops????  We would love to have you :)

JOIN MY TEAM!
I know you LOVE CTMH products!  What better way to keep getting the products you love but with a DISCOUNT each month???  Join my CTMH team! 
I have teammates all over the US and would love for you to join us!  Most of my teammates are a CTMH Consultant for their personal use- ordering for themselves and/or friends.  Some of my teammates run clubs just like this one, some hold local workshops and classes.  And a couple of my team mates are business builders like me, building a team, earning incentive trips- like my Cruise to the South Carribean, and most importantly earning $$ for not only their crafting habit, but for their family!  This really is my favorite "job"!!

PLUS- it's only $49 to join!!!!!!!

As a bonus in APRIL, you'll get FOUR Stamp of the Month sets for FREE!!!

That's not all.... once you sign up, you can purchase DREAM POP before customers!!!

JEN'S NEW CONSULTANT SPECIAL:
When you join the Roxybonds Scrappers Team you will get:
*Support from ME to help you reach your CTMH goals
*Online support from our Team via the team Facebook Page
*Online support and training from CTMH

**When you reach your Straight To The Top goals- you will get $100 in product credit from CTMH AND $100 product credit from ME!!!!***
(this is a special from ME, not CTMH)
STTT Level 1- Sell $300 in your first 30 days = $25 from CTMH and $25 from ME
STTT Level 2- Sell $1200 in your first 3 months = $75 from CTMH and $75 from ME

***Join by 3/31 and I'll send you 2 brand new stamp sets as a gift for joining!!!!!

Check out this for more information and to see the kit:  http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/p/join-roxybonds-scrappers-team.html
If you have questions please email me :)

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